How far is Menomonee Falls, WI from Ripon, WI?
The driving distance from Menomonee Falls, WI to Ripon, WI is about 68.6 miles (110.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 58.3 miles (93.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 25m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Menomonee Falls and Ripon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Menomonee Falls and Ripon.
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Start on Appleton Avenue
7 m · 5 sec · Appleton Avenue
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Pilgrim Road
1566 ft · 44 sec · Pilgrim Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 41 North, US 41 North, US 45 North: Appleton, West Bend
2020 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left
7.2 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 41 North: Fond du Lac, Appleton
40.6 mi · 44 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 23: Johnson Street
753 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left
68 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto West Johnson Street
10.9 mi · 16 min · West Johnson Street
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Continue on State Highway 23
7.5 mi · 11 min · State Highway 23
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Continue on East Fond du Lac Street
1.3 km · 3 min · East Fond du Lac Street
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Turn right
20 m · 5 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Menomonee Falls and Ripon.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 41 North
Keep slight left to continue on US 41 North: Fond du Lac, Appleton
40.6 mi · 00h 44m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving Menomonee Falls and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Ripon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Menomonee Falls to Ripon?
The road trip is about 68.6 miles (110.4 km) and usually takes 01h 25m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lomira is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.3 miles from Menomonee Falls and 34.3 miles from Ripon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 58.3 miles (93.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:40 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.13 one way or $18.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Menomonee Falls and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Ripon.
Stop Ideas Near Lomira
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lomira.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Menomonee Falls and Ripon. Straight-line distance: 58.28 mi (93.8 km).
#1 Menomonee Falls
City in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States of America
| Population | 38,243 |
| Coordinates | 43.1789000, -88.1173100 |
| Altitude | 261 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ripon
Civil town in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin
| Population | 1,371 |
| Coordinates | 43.8422000, -88.8359400 |
| Altitude | 284 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ripon (-88.83594, 43.8422)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 110 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 51m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $9.13 | $18.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $10.29 | $20.58 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $11.26 | $22.53 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $12.84 | $25.67 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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